Children, Youth, Families, and Schools, Nebraska Center for Research on
Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families, and Schools: Presentations
Date of this Version
July 2004
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Why Partner with Families? -The research is unequivocal… -When parents are actively engaged in their child’s development and learning, there are important benefits for children, families, and schools -Parent-professional (home-school) partnerships are predictive of increased academic performance, socioemotional benefits, better work habits, more consistent school attendance, school completion, and greater connections between home and school
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Sheridan, S. M. (2004, July). Conjoint behavioral consultation and diversity: Research findings and directions. Invited address to the SASP mini-convention at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, HI. Permission to use.